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Mike Bradley, David Stubbs, Ali Catterall , Graeme Virtue and Paul Howlett

Sunday's best TV: Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams; Unforgotten

Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams.
Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams. Photograph: Channel 4 Television

Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams

7pm, Channel 4
“We were promised jet packs,” lamented the Scottish indie band of the same name back in 2003. Well, the good news is that jet packs are nearly here – and they form the highlight of this first episode in a new series that sees disabled former Royal Marine Williams explore Britain from the air in his specially adapted 1943 Piper Cub. As well as meeting the pioneer of James Bond-style miniature jet engines that you strap to your arms, Williams enjoys a hair-raising adventure courtesy of an aerobatic champion. Mike Bradley

Hidden Britain By Drone

8pm, Channel 4
Given the often sinister nature of drones, this Tony Robinson-hosted series might strike some as a touch breezy in tone. The devices are well used here, however, to afford glimpses of hidden Britain; these include a vast, private South Yorkshire stately home, a London underground extension and a disused theme park. David Stubbs

Travels in Trumpland With Ed Balls

9pm, BBC Two
“This American carnage stops right now,” boomed Donald Trump in his inaugural address. Tonight, Balls finds a nation let down by a president who is yet to promise any gun control legislation. Cue: Balls on the wrong end of a Taser, and a man who wants to “praise the Lord and pass the ammunition”. MB

Unforgotten

9pm, ITV
Now we’re getting somewhere in this third series of the detective drama, as it becomes clear that all four dodgy individuals interviewed about murder victim Hayley’s disappearance have colluded to mislead police about events. Why on earth would they go to that bother if they weren’t all involved? Might the jig be well and truly up for the four old lags? MB

Ozzy & Jack’s American Road Trip

9pm, History
A third outing for the reality roadshow that gives bemused rock visigoth Ozzy Osbourne and son Jack some quality time in a camper van. Sadly, episode one is mostly wheel-spinning, as the imminent birth of Jack’s third child means he cannot stray too far from LA. Will sceptical sis Kelly step up? Graeme Virtue

The Shopping Centre: Artist in Residence

11.05pm, Channel 4
In the final part, video artist Rachel Maclean holes herself up for a month in Birmingham’s Bullring to create installations inspired by her impressions. “Does retail encourage us to muddle up our wants with our needs?” she asks, which prompts a further question for shoppers: “R U satisfied?” Ali Catterall

Film choice

Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins.
Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins. Photograph: Allstar/BBC FILMS

Florence Foster Jenkins 8.15pm, BBC One
In 40s New York, Florence Foster Jenkins won affectionate notoriety as “the worst goddam singer in the world” – a socialite and talentless diva who still attracted a faithful following. Meryl Streep is marvellous as Jenkins and Hugh Grant matches her as devoted partner-cum-manager St Clair Bayfield. Paul Howlett

Today’s best live sport

International Test Cricket: England v India, 10am, Sky Sports Cricket
Final day of the first Test.

Challenge Cup Rugby League: St Helens v Catalans Dragons, 12.15pm, BBC One
First semi-final. Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos follows.

Community Shield Football: Chelsea v Manchester City, 2pm, BT Sport 1
Annual top-flight curtain-raiser.

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